Faro City Centre
Faro
Visit Faro City Centre
Popular places to visit
Old Town Square
Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Faro Cathedral
The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.
Carmo Church
Behind the intricate details of the Baroque façade and the nave’s gilded woodwork and stained-glass windows lie the ghoulish skulls of the Bones Chapel.
Faro Marina
Explore the waterfront of Faro Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve
Enjoy a show at A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve, a popular theatre in Sé e São Pedro. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
Algarve Regional Museum
You can study the exhibits at Algarve Regional Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran
Faro: Ria Formosa Lagoon Small Boat Tour with Local Guide
Amazing West: Silves, Lagos & Sagres Day Tour
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Top hotels in Faro City Centre
AP Eva Senses
really nice room, brilliant at sunrise with the view over the marina.
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Yes, mainly the boy that work at reception
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
Occidental Faro
Great service lovely will Be back
Reviewed on 1 Dec, 2025
Roots Hotel
We enjoyed staying at the roots hotel. We especially loved the Polish Italian restaurant down the street and then there was also another Italian restaurant about a block or so away. It was easy to walk from the hotel down to the waterfront.
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026
3HB Faro
Clean room . Great staff. Thank you Joao
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
Made Inn Faro
I just stayed one night, but everything was perfect. From the one - just ONE - contact in advance about arrival time, until I left to catch my train, everything was seamless.
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Faro City Centre
Faro Old Town
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Faro Old Town. Make a stop by Old Town Square or Faro Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
São Pedro
If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Sé
If you're spending some time in Sé, A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
Gambelas
While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bela Curral
While Bela Curral may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market.
Praia de Faro
If you're spending some time in Praia de Faro, Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park are top sights worth seeing.
